Which type of geotextile tube is experiencing high demand in the global geotextile tubes market?

The global geotextile tubes market size is expected to reach USD 4.83 billion by 2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research Inc. It is anticipated to register a revenue-based CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period. The growing product demand from the wastewater treatment industry for sludge dewatering applications is anticipated to positively impact the growth.

Breakwater, groins, revetment, and seawalls are some of the traditional methods that are used to control coastal erosion. However, geotextile tubes have emerged as an effective alternative to these traditional methods owing to their superior erosion control attributes along with low cost and ease of installation.

Strict environmental standards and regulations related to human health safety are expected to stimulate the implementation of effluent treatment in the pulp and paper and power generation industry. Thus, geotextile tubes are witnessing wide-ranging adoption in a variety of applications such as dewatering and slurry containment generated form these industries.

Manufacturers are using various protectants to improve the UV resistance of the product. These protectants contain polyurea, which forms a protective shell to enhance the performance of the products by protecting them from ultraviolet radiation. Furthermore, manufacturers are using anti-fouling agents to enhance the dewatering performance of the geotextile tubes.

The woven geotextile tubes segment is emerged as the leading segment in 2019 with a market share of 76.6% owing to its wide-ranging utilization to prevent coastal erosion application. Woven geotextile tubes exhibit superior mechanical strength and structural stability against the coastal waves and help in dissipating the erosional forces.

Woven geotextiles are manufactured by weaving together of synthetic and natural fibers to form a fabric with excellent mechanical strength and a porous structure. As a result, these fabrics are widely used in road construction and soil stabilization applications. Woven geotextiles are also witnessing rising adoption in wastewater treatment applications.

Non-woven geotextiles are produced by the bonding of fibers by way of chemical bonding, heat, needle punching as opposed to weaving. These fabrics generally used in filters or separation applications owing to superior porosity. Furthermore, they are used as supporting material to woven geotextiles in various structural applications.

The nonwoven geotextile tubes segment is projected to expand at a CAGR of 9.1% over the projected period. These tubes are widely used in the dewatering of sludge, mining residue on account of their highly porous structure. The use of these tubes delivers a significant reduction in waste volume thereby reducing the treatment and transportation costs.